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Check out activities you can participate in weekly, upcoming events and the latest updates at Glencairn Church. There’s something for everyone: drop-in sports, support groups, and programs for different ages, life stages, and interests. Be sure to check out the individual pages or our social channels for cancellations and other updates.

Today’s Programs & Activities

SWAT Hike

May 29, 2025 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

The SWAT (Socialize Walk and Talk) group welcomes individuals of all ages! Weekly light hikes and walks will take place at different locations around the Waterloo region (e.g. Huron Natural Area, Monarch Woods, Strasburg Woods, GeoTime Trail), weather-permitting. Bring a filled water bottle and wear comfortable shoes.

Let Chuck ZIetsma or the church office know if you're coming and whether you prefer to meet at the trails or the church first to carpool there.

If you're interested in learning more or receiving updates of where the walks take place, contact the church office or subscribe to receive the weekly pickleball newsletter

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	May 2025
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				1 Little Lights Playgroup Little Lights Playgroup May 1, 2025 9:30 am - 11:00 am Little Lights Playgroup is a free morning program for children ages 0-4 and their parents or caregivers. This fun program runs on Thursday mornings, 9:30–11am. Each drop-in session runs weekly, weather permitting. Learn more at glencairn.ca/littlelights Add to Calendar SWAT Hike SWAT Hike May 1, 2025 10:30 am - 12:00 pm The SWAT (Socialize Walk and Talk) group welcomes individuals of all ages! Weekly light hikes and walks will take place at different locations around the Waterloo region (e.g. Huron Natural Area, Monarch Woods, Strasburg Woods, GeoTime Trail), weather-permitting. Bring a filled water bottle and wear comfortable shoes. This week's location: Bingeman Park 429 Bingeman Dr.Park behind Conference Center Let Chuck ZIetsma or the church office know if you're coming and whether you prefer to meet at the trails or the church first to carpool there. If you're interested in learning more or receiving updates of where the walks take place, contact the church office or subscribe to receive the weekly pickleball newsletter Add to Calendar • •	2 Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball - All Levels May 2, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar Sr. Youth Sr. Youth May 2, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Weekly group for those in senior high (Grades 9-12). Learn more at glencairn.ca/youth Add to Calendar • •	3 Volleyball Volleyball May 3, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Drop-in Volleyball for Ages 13+ (some experience is recommended but not necessary). Learn more about volleyball and other drop-in sports at glencairn.ca/volleyball Add to Calendar •
4 Sunday Morning Prayer Sunday Morning Prayer May 4, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am Add to Calendar Library Hours Library Hours May 4, 2025 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Add to Calendar Worship Service Worship Service May 4, 2025 10:15 am - 11:45 am We meet in person and online on Sunday mornings at 10:15am. All ages are welcome and children are encouraged to participate with their families. Partway through the worship service, children from preschool through Grade 8 will be invited to BLAST (Bible Learning And Spiritual Training). BLAST is a separate teaching time geared to children at their age and stage of development. The nursery and preschool rooms near our main auditorium are available for parents to use throughout the morning. Learn more at glencairn.ca/what-to-expect Add to Calendar Young Adults Young Adults May 4, 2025 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Are you between 18 and 25, or do you know someone interested in meeting with other young adults for spiritual growth, fellowship, and community? We invite you to come and study scripture, hang out, and pray with one another. If you're interested in joining us or have questions about Young Adults at Glencairn Church, please get in touch with Pastor Jamie at jamie@glencairn.ca. Add to Calendar Baby Shower for Sadaf Baby Shower for Sadaf May 4, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Add to Calendar • • • • •	5 Funeral Service & Reception (M. Martin) Funeral Service & Reception (M. Martin) May 5, 2025 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Add to Calendar Pickleball Training Clinics - Intermediate Pickleball Training Clinics - Intermediate May 5, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm $50 per person for 5 weeks - please email pickleball@glencairn.ca for more information and to register Add to Calendar Pickleball - Intermediate Pickleball - Intermediate May 5, 2025 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar • • •	6 Jr. Youth Jr. Youth May 6, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Weekly group for those in junior high (Grades 6–8). Learn more at glencairn.ca/youth Add to Calendar •	7 Crescendo Choir Crescendo Choir May 7, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Waterloo Region School Board's Special Education Choir meets weekly at Glencairn Church during the school year. Scheduled cancellations follow the school calendar (e.g. public holidays, PD days, winter and March breaks, and weather-impacting events), but last-minute cancellations will also be posted on teachers.wrdsb.ca/crescendo. Doors are open at 9:40 AM; no drop-off is available before then Add to Calendar Pickleball - Intermediate Level Pickleball - Intermediate Level May 7, 2025 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball - All Levels May 7, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar Pickleball - Beginners Level Pickleball - Beginners Level May 7, 2025 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar • • • •	8 Little Lights Playgroup Little Lights Playgroup May 8, 2025 9:30 am - 11:00 am Little Lights Playgroup is a free morning program for children ages 0-4 and their parents or caregivers. This fun program runs on Thursday mornings, 9:30–11am. Each drop-in session runs weekly, weather permitting. Learn more at glencairn.ca/littlelights Add to Calendar SWAT Hike SWAT Hike May 8, 2025 10:30 am - 12:00 pm The SWAT (Socialize Walk and Talk) group welcomes individuals of all ages! Weekly light hikes and walks will take place at different locations around the Waterloo region (e.g. Huron Natural Area, Monarch Woods, Strasburg Woods, GeoTime Trail), weather-permitting. Bring a filled water bottle and wear comfortable shoes. This week's location: Pioneer Tower Natural Area (Lookout Lane) Lookout Lane Let Chuck ZIetsma or the church office know if you're coming and whether you prefer to meet at the trails or the church first to carpool there. If you're interested in learning more or receiving updates of where the walks take place, contact the church office or subscribe to receive the weekly pickleball newsletter Add to Calendar • •	9 Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball - All Levels May 9, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar Sr. Youth Sr. Youth May 9, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Weekly group for those in senior high (Grades 9-12). Learn more at glencairn.ca/youth Add to Calendar • •	10 Bridges Bridges May 10, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm The Bridges Centre is a place that provides non-perishable food and used clothing for free to meet the growing needs of our community. It is located at Glencairn Church. At this time, the program is open by appointment only. To make an appointment or if you have any questions, visit glencairn.ca/bridges or email bridges@glencairn.ca. Add to Calendar •
11 Sunday Morning Prayer Sunday Morning Prayer May 11, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am Add to Calendar Library Hours Library Hours May 11, 2025 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Add to Calendar Worship Service Worship Service May 11, 2025 10:15 am - 11:45 am We meet in person and online on Sunday mornings at 10:15am. All ages are welcome and children are encouraged to participate with their families. Partway through the worship service, children from preschool through Grade 8 will be invited to BLAST (Bible Learning And Spiritual Training). BLAST is a separate teaching time geared to children at their age and stage of development. The nursery and preschool rooms near our main auditorium are available for parents to use throughout the morning. Learn more at glencairn.ca/what-to-expect Add to Calendar • • •	12 Move-it Mondays Move-it Mondays May 12, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am Stay fit while working through gentle exercises that can be modified to work for you! Join this free, drop-in fitness class for adults. Come when you can, and wear comfy clothes and shoes. It’s the perfect way to start your week! Learn more at glencairn.ca/move Add to Calendar Table Tennis Table Tennis May 12, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am Learn more at glencairn.ca/table-tennis Add to Calendar Pickleball - All Level Pickleball - All Level May 12, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar Oasis - Chronic Health Support Group Oasis - Chronic Health Support Group May 12, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm The Oasis is a peer-to-peer support group for those journeying with chronic health challenges, including mental illness, chronic physical illness and pain, or even discouragement. Drop-in on the 2nd and/or 4th Monday of the month 7–8:30 PM. Learn more at glencairn.ca/oasis Add to Calendar Pickleball - Intermediate Pickleball - Intermediate May 12, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar • • • • •	13 Jr. Youth Jr. Youth May 13, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Weekly group for those in junior high (Grades 6–8). Learn more at glencairn.ca/youth Add to Calendar •	14 Crescendo Choir Crescendo Choir May 14, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Waterloo Region School Board's Special Education Choir meets weekly at Glencairn Church during the school year. Scheduled cancellations follow the school calendar (e.g. public holidays, PD days, winter and March breaks, and weather-impacting events), but last-minute cancellations will also be posted on teachers.wrdsb.ca/crescendo. Doors are open at 9:40 AM; no drop-off is available before then Add to Calendar Pickleball - Intermediate Level Pickleball - Intermediate Level May 14, 2025 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball - All Levels May 14, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar Pickleball - Beginners Level Pickleball - Beginners Level May 14, 2025 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar • • • •	15 Little Lights Playgroup Little Lights Playgroup May 15, 2025 9:30 am - 11:00 am Little Lights Playgroup is a free morning program for children ages 0-4 and their parents or caregivers. This fun program runs on Thursday mornings, 9:30–11am. Each drop-in session runs weekly, weather permitting. Learn more at glencairn.ca/littlelights Add to Calendar SWAT Hike SWAT Hike May 15, 2025 10:30 am - 12:00 pm The SWAT (Socialize Walk and Talk) group welcomes individuals of all ages! Weekly light hikes and walks will take place at different locations around the Waterloo region (e.g. Huron Natural Area, Monarch Woods, Strasburg Woods, GeoTime Trail), weather-permitting. Bring a filled water bottle and wear comfortable shoes. Let Chuck ZIetsma or the church office know if you're coming and whether you prefer to meet at the trails or the church first to carpool there. If you're interested in learning more or receiving updates of where the walks take place, contact the church office or subscribe to receive the weekly pickleball newsletter Add to Calendar • •	16 Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball - All Levels May 16, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar •	17 Volleyball Volleyball May 17, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Free drop-in volleyball for intermediate-level players ages 15+ through adult. More info at glencairn.ca/volleyball Add to Calendar •
18 Sunday Morning Prayer Sunday Morning Prayer May 18, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am Add to Calendar Library Hours Library Hours May 18, 2025 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Add to Calendar Worship Service Worship Service May 18, 2025 10:15 am - 11:45 am We meet in person and online on Sunday mornings at 10:15am. All ages are welcome and children are encouraged to participate with their families. Partway through the worship service, children from preschool through Grade 8 will be invited to BLAST (Bible Learning And Spiritual Training). BLAST is a separate teaching time geared to children at their age and stage of development. The nursery and preschool rooms near our main auditorium are available for parents to use throughout the morning. Learn more at glencairn.ca/what-to-expect Add to Calendar • • •	19 Table Tennis Table Tennis May 19, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am Learn more at glencairn.ca/table-tennis Add to Calendar Pickleball - Intermediate Pickleball - Intermediate May 19, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar • •	20 Jr. Youth Jr. Youth May 20, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Weekly group for those in junior high (Grades 6–8). Learn more at glencairn.ca/youth Add to Calendar •	21 Crescendo Choir Crescendo Choir May 21, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Waterloo Region School Board's Special Education Choir meets weekly at Glencairn Church during the school year. Scheduled cancellations follow the school calendar (e.g. public holidays, PD days, winter and March breaks, and weather-impacting events), but last-minute cancellations will also be posted on teachers.wrdsb.ca/crescendo. Doors are open at 9:40 AM; no drop-off is available before then Add to Calendar •	22 SWAT Hike SWAT Hike May 22, 2025 10:30 am - 12:00 pm The SWAT (Socialize Walk and Talk) group welcomes individuals of all ages! Weekly light hikes and walks will take place at different locations around the Waterloo region (e.g. Huron Natural Area, Monarch Woods, Strasburg Woods, GeoTime Trail), weather-permitting. Bring a filled water bottle and wear comfortable shoes. Let Chuck ZIetsma or the church office know if you're coming and whether you prefer to meet at the trails or the church first to carpool there. If you're interested in learning more or receiving updates of where the walks take place, contact the church office or subscribe to receive the weekly pickleball newsletter Add to Calendar •	23 Sr. Youth Sr. Youth May 23, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Weekly group for those in senior high (Grades 9-12). Learn more at glencairn.ca/youth Add to Calendar •	24 Bridges Bridges May 24, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm The Bridges Centre is a place that provides non-perishable food and used clothing for free to meet the growing needs of our community. It is located at Glencairn Church. Find out more at glencairn.ca/bridges. Add to Calendar •
25 Sunday Morning Prayer Sunday Morning Prayer May 25, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am Add to Calendar Library Hours Library Hours May 25, 2025 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Add to Calendar Worship Service Worship Service May 25, 2025 10:15 am - 11:45 am We meet in person and online on Sunday mornings at 10:15am. All ages are welcome and children are encouraged to participate with their families. Partway through the worship service, children from preschool through Grade 8 will be invited to BLAST (Bible Learning And Spiritual Training). BLAST is a separate teaching time geared to children at their age and stage of development. The nursery and preschool rooms near our main auditorium are available for parents to use throughout the morning. Learn more at glencairn.ca/what-to-expect Add to Calendar Youth Missions Trip Fundraiser Luncheon Youth Missions Trip Fundraiser Luncheon May 25, 2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Stay after the worship service for a lunch meal prepared by a team of youth and hear about the upcoming missions trip this July 3–14. Learn about ways to prayerfully support them and give towards their collective fundraising goal of $4000. Ten youth and six youth leaders from Glencairn Church will be going to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia and partnering with a local church in that area to run a VBC program and other outreach initiatives. Add to Calendar • • • •	26 Table Tennis Table Tennis May 26, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am Learn more at glencairn.ca/table-tennis Add to Calendar Pickleball Training Clinics - Intermediate Pickleball Training Clinics - Intermediate May 26, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm $50 per person for 5 weeks - please email pickleball@glencairn.ca for more information and to register Add to Calendar Oasis - Chronic Health Support Group Oasis - Chronic Health Support Group May 26, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm The Oasis is a peer-to-peer support group for those journeying with chronic health challenges, including mental illness, chronic physical illness and pain, or even discouragement. Drop-in on the 2nd and/or 4th Monday of the month 7–8:30 PM. Learn more at glencairn.ca/oasis Add to Calendar Pickleball - Intermediate Pickleball - Intermediate May 26, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar • • • •	27 Jr. Youth Jr. Youth May 27, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Weekly group for those in junior high (Grades 6–8). Learn more at glencairn.ca/youth Add to Calendar •	28 Crescendo Choir Crescendo Choir May 28, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Waterloo Region School Board's Special Education Choir meets weekly at Glencairn Church during the school year. Scheduled cancellations follow the school calendar (e.g. public holidays, PD days, winter and March breaks, and weather-impacting events), but last-minute cancellations will also be posted on teachers.wrdsb.ca/crescendo. Doors are open at 9:40 AM; no drop-off is available before then Add to Calendar Pickleball - Intermediate Level Pickleball - Intermediate Level May 28, 2025 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball - All Levels May 28, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar Call to Prayer \| Prayer Meeting Call to Prayer \| Prayer Meeting May 28, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Come together in-person for one hour of prayer together as a congregation. This call to prayer follows on the heels of our times of prayer and fasting this month, as we continue to foster a 'pray first' culture. Join this online prayer room with brothers and sisters here at Glencairn to seek God together in worship, gratitude, and intercession. Add to Calendar Pickleball - Beginners Level Pickleball - Beginners Level May 28, 2025 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar • • • • •	29 SWAT Hike SWAT Hike May 29, 2025 10:30 am - 12:00 pm The SWAT (Socialize Walk and Talk) group welcomes individuals of all ages! Weekly light hikes and walks will take place at different locations around the Waterloo region (e.g. Huron Natural Area, Monarch Woods, Strasburg Woods, GeoTime Trail), weather-permitting. Bring a filled water bottle and wear comfortable shoes. Let Chuck ZIetsma or the church office know if you're coming and whether you prefer to meet at the trails or the church first to carpool there. If you're interested in learning more or receiving updates of where the walks take place, contact the church office or subscribe to receive the weekly pickleball newsletter Add to Calendar •	30 Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball - All Levels May 30, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Join us for this fun, simple paddle sport that is easy to learn for beginners and provides fast-paced competition for experienced players. Learn more at glencairn.ca/pickleball. Add to Calendar Sr. Youth Sr. Youth May 30, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Weekly group for those in senior high (Grades 9-12). Learn more at glencairn.ca/youth Add to Calendar • •	31 Volleyball Volleyball May 31, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Drop-in Volleyball for Ages 13+. Some experience is recommended but not necessary Add to Calendar •

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Starting Point
Starting Point If you’re new or want to learn more about Glencairn Church and the people here, we invite you to come to a Starting Point. Drop by the Alpha and Omega room to learn more about Glencairn Church. Meet staff and leaders, connect with others, and ask about ways to get involved. We hope to see you! Next Starting PointSunday, June 1, after the worship service — we’ll have some light snacks, so let us know if you can make it, but you […]
Ride for Refugees
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Easter Services
Easter 2025 Good Friday April 18 at 10:15 AM Good Friday ServiceThe entire family is welcome for this one-hour Good Friday service; however, the nursery and preschool rooms will be available for children and their parents or caregivers who may need it. We will also be remembering the Lord’s Supper, so if you’re joining us online, feel free to prepare your Communion elements to represent the bread and the cup before the start of the service. Easter Sunday April 20 […]

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